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American Victory Ship Mariners Memorial Museum
- Channel District
Shipboard museum showcases historic artifacts on a 455 ft. cargo vessel that survived WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War
Ybor City Historic Walking Tours
Charismatic guide escorts fellow pedestrians on 90-minute strolls through Ybor City, stopping at historic sites to share anecdotes
Grand Prix Tampa
- University
Go-karts whisk riders around a speedway at a center that boasts trampoline bungee jumps, a ropes course, and two mini-golf courses
Edwin Watts Golf Academy Dallas
- Carrollwood
Swing- and putting-analysis sessions use JC Video and Tomi technologies to capture technique so instructor can diagnose poor tendencies
Terrace Sports
- Temple Terrace
32 pristine lanes host pyramids of Brunswick Max pins at bowling center with laser tag, recently updated arcade, and hearty food selection
Tampa Bead Cafe
- Lake Magdalene
Students learn weaving techniques with seed beads before assembling bracelets using a needle and thread; complimentary follow-up session
Kayak Valet
- Multiple Locations
Paddleboards designed for safety and stability engage first-timers in water sports
Old City Helicopters, LLC
- Davis Island
Pilots fly over historic structures and beachside downtown, or the beach as the sun sets over the city for a romantic view
Xtreme Adventures Family Fun Center
- Land O' Lakes
Padded bumper cars and 6,000-sq.-ft. laser tag arena; Xtreme Jump pit with trampoline-lined floors
Palm Yoga and Tampa Jiu-Jitsu
- Carrollwood
The 45-minute sessions combine yoga stretches, cardio drills, running, and jujitsu moves
Side Splitters
- Carrollwood
Upcoming comedians with credits from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Comedy Central, and Showtime
Vertical Ventures
- Town 'n' Country
Physical and mental challenges lure climbers up 6,000 square feet of climbing space characterized by boulders and top rope courses
AirHeads Trampoline Arena
- Multiple Locations
Spend a day bouncing across colorful, wall-to-wall trampolines with dodgeball and basketball areas
Jump Florida Skydiving
- Plant City
USPA–licensed instructors jump with customers from Cessna airplane after one-hour ground training
Hoppers Fun House
- Tampa
Kids frolic inside a 7,228-square-foot facility filled with inflatable structures and padded floors, munching on hot dogs and sipping soda
Diva Golf
- Carrollwood
Women socialize and improve their game year-round at weekly nine-hole rounds with wine, networking, and lessons
CrossFit Body-Mechanic
Exceed your own heaviest lifts and fastest speeds in a self-competing fitness program that changes daily
The Hog Wild Mud Run
Mud pits, pond crossings, and sand hazards challenge racers as they slog through 3+ miles of torn-up golf course to a post-race party
Pin Chasers
- Multiple Locations
Three locations with dozens of lanes apiece support double-headers with automated scoring and touchscreen consoles
Zephyrhills Under Par
- Zephyr Pines
Par 68 course measures 5,054 yards from the farthest tees, welcoming all golfers to swing through relatively open layout
Evolation Yoga Tampa
- Multiple Locations
Instructors lead challenging classes in rooms heated up to 105 degrees, blending yoga techniques and meditation
Lush Pole Fitness
Women of all ages and sizes strengthen their cores during pole-fitness classes; up to 15 guests learn to dance together at parties
Dancin' Motion
- Multiple Locations
Experienced instructor leads students with or without a partner in the sassy steps of salsa
Tampa CrossBoot
- Multiple Locations
Students of all ages and body types employ cross-training techniques to burn fat, build strength, and boost agility during outdoor boot camp
Jungle Games Paintball
- Multiple Locations
Amongst hollowed-out vehicles, four paintballers combat safely with rental equipment and all-day play
STRIVE Athletic Club
- Wesley Chapel
Access to cardio and strength equipment, as well as Zumba, cardio boxing, muay thai kickboxing, boot camps, and Les Mills classes
Science of Strength
Trainers closely supervise groups to ensure exercisers use correct form during challenging workouts that aim to burn fat fast
Skydive Orlanpa
- Plant City
Attached to an instructor, guests make a safe tandem leap from 11,000 feet and take in panoramic scenery during a thrilling free fall
Mt. Song Martial Arts Academy
- Egypt Lake-Leto
Martial-arts instructors guide beginners and advanced students through Chinese-style sanda kickboxing classes
Urban Kai
- South Tampa
Paddleboards take participants out onto Hillsborough River, where they can explore the waterfront or take part in fitness classes
SUP Englewood
- Englewood
An experienced lifeguard and paddleboarder teaches students how to handle their boards before embarking on guided tours or open rides
Harmony Yoga & Wellness Center
Yogis of all levels can build strength and flexibility during hatha yoga classes including hot-yoga, non-heated classes, and specialties
Workout Time LLC
- Northwest Tampa
Certified trainers lead cardio and strength-training exercises during one-hour sessions, complementing workouts with dietary advice
Tigers World Tampa
- South Tampa
An expert team of trainers leads high-energy, martial-arts-inspired fitness classes that can help students lose weight and develop strength
Aquatic Adventures of Florida
- City Of Zephyrhills
Licensed instructors guide students to PADI open-water certification with classroom instruction, pool sessions, and open-water dives
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Chillounge Night moves the atmosphere of a nightclub outdoors, freeing warm pulses of bass to tremble under the stars and roll beneath the chatter of guests perched on plush sofas. Glasses from a cash bar clink together, adding treble notes to the organic symphony as the sun sinks below the horizon and the atmosphere takes on the feeling of Carnival. Samba dancers parade past tables laden with snacks from local restaurants, and fashion shows parade intriguing threads. As fireworks crackle against the darkening sky at some events, live music begins to fuel dancing or make metronomes feel more comfortable.
Tampa Pub Crawl falls under the umbrella of Orlando Pub Crawl, a socially oriented outfit started by Cameron Parker in 2005 to organize the bar-going experience into a convivial group event. Tampa and Orlando Pub Crawl organize trips for up to 1,000 revelers at a time and style their events after themes and occasions including the Kentucky Derby, '80s Nights, and Cinco de Mayo. Partiers hop from bar to bar, enjoying complimentary drinks, admission, and other specials as they mingle and socialize amid festivities, games, and libations. The pub-crawl team can also tailor a private crawl for groups of 100 or more, allowing companies, organizations, and poker-playing dogs to journey to bars in organized packs.
The India International Film Festival (IFF) of Tampa Bay selects a small sampling of more than 1,000 films produced in India each year to demonstrate that the most prolific film industry in the world is more than just masala musicals. Like the culture from which they spring, the films speak in a lush polyglossia of English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, Kashmiri—but the common language of humanity unites them all, whether the subject is Down syndrome, terrorism, patriotism, or simply losing yourself to spiritual bliss. Opening-night ceremonies and filmmaker Q&As round out the schedule of events, offering a more immersive movie experience than watching the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 3-D.
The Alafia River slowly flows along the edge of Misty Farms, where 15 acres of woodsy terrain serve as an idyllic training ground for horses and their owners. As steeds sleep in 12'x12' matted stalls or search for misplaced lottery tickets in the fenced-off grass jumping fields, the staff of trainers teaches lessons that foster camaraderie between riders and mounts with topics ranging from basic care to more complicated jumps and show maneuvers. Outside the paddocks, visitors hop on the saddle for trail rides along the river, enjoying the slow gait of a quiet trek in the woods or a speedy gallop of a train-robbery getaway.
Tampa resident and history lover Lonnie Herman’s longtime fascination with the haunted has evolved into a broad expertise about the area's vibrant streets where newspapers are printed in three languages. The personable former executive also has the gift of being an evocative storyteller. This convergence of interest and talents resulted in Lonnie's company, Ybor City Historic Walking Tours. Lonnie's upbeat narration carries small groups down vibrant 7th Avenue with detailed anecdotes that reveal the complex past behind Ybor City's cigar factories, Columbia Restaurant, and the story of the eponymous Vicente Martinez-Ybor, who founded the city as a place to store his statues of himself.
State Representative Helen Gordon Davis founded The Centre in 1977 to help women attain self-sufficiency through a variety of services, including professional counseling, job placement, and substance-abuse treatment. She based The Centre in the renovated Ward-Taliaferro House, a turn-of-the-century home with neoclassical architecture and a warm environment.
Since its founding, The Centre has gradually added additional programs to assist other demographics, such as providing home repairs for senior citizens. Today, its programs serve more than 3,000 women and families every year.
